Textron Aviation issued a service letter requiring
inspection of the forward lower carry-through spar caps on certain 400-series
models. Undetected cracks in these caps could result in flight instability or
loss of control.
The service letter states that inspection times are based on
the model and the time in service. Aircraft with less than 15,000 hours are not
required to … [Read more...]

Owners of Cessna 208B models with the TKS Anti-Ice and cargo pod options installed are advised to inspect the installation of the elevator up travel rigging of their aircraft. A service letter issued by Textron Aviation on August 15 states that the rigging may have been incorrectly set at the factory during the build process. The service letter must be complied with at the … [Read more...]

Textron Aviation on August 7 issued a service letter for
certain Cessna 172S models. The letter states that, “The cotter pin that
secures the attachment clevis pin for left and right brake master cylinders may
have been installed (bent) incorrectly.” Incorrectly installed cotter pins may
lead to loss of braking control.
Owners of affected serial numbers are required to … [Read more...]

Textron issued Service Bulletin SEL-32-02 to inform owners of certain 172s that they should check their nose landing gear strut’s service pressure because there have been reports of it being too high.
The service bulletin is meant for serial numbers: 172S12104 thru 172S12255.
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the airplane for maintenance.
A. Make sure that … [Read more...]